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HISTORY
FIRST OF ITS KIND – The Noble A. McArtor
Senior Day Care Center celebrates diversity.
We serve all seniors over 60 who need some
assistance with their day-to-day activities
regardless of their gender, race, religion,
income level, culture, or sexual
orientation.
Broward County has become home to
America’s largest gay and lesbian community.
Within this community are a growing number
of seniors who are in need of assistance
with some daily activities that many take
for granted. These seniors may spend much of
their time alone, without family or
caregivers to accompany or care for them.
Others may have caregivers who need to work
in the daytime, or who just need time to
take care of their personal business. In the
LGBT community, many seniors in need of
daytime or respite care have no option but
to attend day care programs that are not
open to and understanding of the special
relationships and needs of gay and lesbian
seniors. The Noble A. McArtor Center was
founded by an extraordinary team of
individuals whose vision created a safe,
open and home-like atmosphere for all
seniors and their caregivers to enjoy,
regardless, and supportive of any sexual
orientation or identification, race, age,
gender, religion or economic level.
In this unique environment, client and
caregiver needs can be openly and frankly
discussed and shared. The Center is
committed to creating opportunities for
social interaction, sharing, mutual support,
education and a fun, warm atmosphere, where
all clients are respected by caring staff
who work with our clients to develop and
maintain their independence and their sense
of self-worth and dignity. Our program also
focuses on the needs, concerns, and well
being of the Caregiver; to provide support,
learning and relief to these people who
devote themselves to the care of their loved
ones.
The Center is housed on the campus of the
Sunshine Cathedral, just South of Davie
Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, and is focused on
the needs of the elderly and frail seniors
in our community. An incredible team of
dedicated and experienced professional staff
operates the Center, maintaining a ratio of
at least one staff to every six clients. The
center will serve up to 32 clients per day,
and is well equipped and staffed to
accommodate diverse client needs. The Staff
includes a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nurses
Assistants (CNAs), Social Worker, Activities
Coordinator, Senior Aides, and other
Volunteers.
After nearly 2 years of construction,
preparation and furnishing, the Noble A.
McArtor Adult Day Care finally opened our
doors for service on February 19, 2004. The
Center continues to enjoy an ever growing
and diverse clientele and is eagerly seeking
new seniors to join our program.
With Federal, State and local funding
through the Federal Older Americans Act, the
Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the
Area Agency on Aging, the City of Fort
Lauderdale, local matching funds, corporate
contributions, community grants, and
generous individual donations. Fee for
Service is available for those who do not
qualify. We are able to provide day care to
any senior wishing to attend our program. No
eligible senior will be turned away,
regardless of ability to contribute to the
cost of our services.
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CENTER
SERVICES
 RN
Assessment/Supervision
Medical
Staff
Medication
Reminders
Weekly
Vitals
Medical
Charting
Caregiver
Support Group
Health/Well
Being Presentations
Weekly
entertainment
Daily
board games
Painting
classes
Arts
& crafts
Creative
writing
Bingo
Current
events discussions
Movie
afternoon
Music
therapy
Transportation
provided by Para-Transit |
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QUALIFYING CRITERIA
60
or over
Potential
client must require hands-on assist with 2
ADL’s
(bathing, dressing, eating,
transferring, mobility/walking)
Client
must be continent
Clients
need to bear their own weight
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HOURS OF
OPERATION
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Noble A. McArtor
Senior Group: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
LOCATION/CONTACT PERSON
1480 SW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954.764.5055
Fax: 954.764.5155
Contact Person: Michael Norfleet, Program
Director
For more information, or to schedule a tour
of the Center, please call 954.764.5055
or email
mnorfleet@sunserve.org.
For Noble A. McArtor Staff & Advisory
Council,
click here.
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TIPS
Visit
The Purple Jacket
blog by Chris MacLellan, the Bow-Tie-Guy.
This blog represents provides a calm
approach to LGBT care-giving and life in
general.
www.blogtalkradio.com/thebowtieguy
Check out the
Tips on Living a Happy, Healthy, and
Fulfilling Life
by the Clients of the Noble A. McArtor
Senior Day Center.
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Visit our
Flickr page for more photos and our
YouTube channel for videos!
Purchase Noble A. McArtor gifts at
our
Online Store!
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